My Mother's House

Set in the South of his youth, David Armand’s memoir, My Mother’s House, reflects on his early life growing up with a schizophrenic mother, an alcoholic, and an abusive stepfather. Through vivid and sympathetic storytelling, Armand explores the shaping forces of his turbulent childhood and his eventual reunion with his mother, revealing themes of hope and resilience amidst adversity. His writing combines straightforwardness with a literary richness that echoes the style of Hemingway and Faulkner.